Zelenskyy: Trump considering US troop deployment in Ukraine

[groundloop]

Source: Salon

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that Donald Trump is weighing sending American troops to Ukraine as peace talks between that country and Russia falter.

Zelenskyy made the claims while talking to reporters via WhatsApp, Reuters national security correspondent Idress Ali shared on social media. The talks were confirmed by Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. Speaking to the outlet, Zelenskyy said the decision would ultimately come down to Trump.

“To be honest, this can only be confirmed by the President of the United States of America. These are U.S. troops, and therefore it is America that makes such decisions. Of course, we are discussing this both with President Trump and with representatives of the Coalition [of the Willing],” he said.

Talk of U.S. boots on the ground comes after weeks of peace talks between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy’s reveal of potential troop deployments follows the news of a reported drone strike on Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s residence in Valdai. Zelenskyy has denied the claims from Russia, calling it “fake news” and a “complete fabrication.” He said that Putin was attempting to undermine “fairly successful” peace talks.

Read more: https://www.salon.com/2025/12/30/zelenskyy-trump-considering-us-troop-deployment-in-ukraine/

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What I want to know is whose interests our soldiers would be protecting, Ukraine or Russia?

[no_hypocrisy]

1. I reiterate: That dog don't hunt.

American troops shooting at Russian troops? Huh uh!

Trump telling American troops to stand down when the heat gets turned up? Uh huh!

[Bluestocking]

2. Yeah like Putin would allow Rump to do that

[EYESORE 9001]

23. I could see it happening

Hogsbreath would order the troops to line both sides of the roadway and salute the Russian army as they proceeded safely.

[Hope22]

3. Yes, so many questions!!

For one thing T could have supported Ukraine monetarily with zero risk to U.s troops. Face it, the guy does not give one crap about US troops. I am greatly concerned about what he will get our people into. And of course as you say….which side will they be fighting for! I have a family full of military and retired military. 100% MAGA. At this point I wouldn’t trust any of them! The last to enlist has been a peacenik family renegade… he must have just cleared the high age limit and enlisted last month. My heart sank. He said he was headed to Texas for some kind of helicopter training…and that he had gotten exactly the job he asked for. Showed a photo in the air sitting with his legs out of the helicopter doors. God help him…he’s gonna need it!

[ShazzieB]

13. Trump does not give one crap about anyone except hinself.

Thar is the truth of the matter.

[bluestarone]

4. I would hope Zelenskyy would say NO!

Please say NO! Just editing to add i would feel a lot better if Europe would volunteer to do this. I would NEVER trust TSF. NEVER.

[Polybius]

22. I don't even support Europe sending troops n/t

[Ocelot II]

5. This would not be a good idea. But then, when has Trump ever had a good one?

[FarPoint]

6. The Minister of Chaos and Crimes.....

He may say sending troops but really, they would be spies in the camp ....report back to Putin....may even sabotage Ukraine....it could go badly.

[Bayard]

7. Say what?

I find it hard to believe trump would even suggest that. Unless he plans to install our military in there so they can turn around and hand the country over to Putin. Or, maybe he sees this as the only way to get their minerals.

DON'T trust him! He is not your friend.

[applegrove]

8. Good question at the end there.

[kacekwl]

9. Sure, let our

soldiers die so trump can please him master Putin. Republicans still OK with that ?

[Bev54]

10. A little bit of shit stirring? Good for Zelenskyy.

[MadameButterfly]

19. I expect Zelensky is playing chess

Maybe sending arms will seem like a compromise after considering sending troops.
Zelensky probably has studied how to manipulate Trump. Putin is not the only who can play that game.
The better comparison might be Mamdani. Trump can be beguiled in the moment by charismatic true geniuses.
Though I expect Putin will remind Trump what he owes.

[The Madcap]

11. And they would fight for which side?

Likely for Putin. If we were serious as a nation about taking it to Putin, it might make a difference. But given that Russia is a nuclear nation, this is a very dangerous game T**** is playing. I can easily see Putin pushing the button when he sees no way out.

[Dan]

12. And I could see Trump pushing the button when he sees no way out...

[LudwigPastorius]

29. Trump would probably push the button just to see what it does.

https://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/03/trump-asks-why-us-cant-use-nukes-msnbcs-joe-scarborough-reports.html

[ananda]

14. Also, it could be tit for tat.

I mean, Zelensky could lie too....

[wolfie001]

15. What a jackass

[bluestarone]

16. The only soldiers TSF would send is (and i sure as fuck don;t call them soldiers)

ICE!! That would be a major catastrophe. No doubt about that.

[duckworth969]

17. Prez Z effing with Putins head

Nicely done sir.

[LiberalLovinLug]

18. lol. And I have some swamp land for sale

I guess good on Zelensky for using it. Trump may have blurted it out during their meeting. With absolutely no discussion with anyone else. As a way to appease Z that he cares. With no intention of ever authorizing it.

[TBF]

20. Your last line is key - President Zelensky would be smart to find

out who Trump intends to protect. I think we've all guessed who that is.

[Polybius]

21. I most certainly would not support this

This is not our war to fight, and the outcome could be catastrophic to our planet.

[Aussie105]

24. A smart president would:

Be consistent.

NOT ignore NATO countries and the interest they have in improving stability in the area.

Discuss things with Ukraine and Russia more.

Stop sending US troops overseas on a whim.

NOT start overseas conflicts on a whim.

But yeah, Trump being Trump and all that. Slim chance!

[DallasNE]

25. This Is All About Knocking Epstein Files Off The Front Page

America First, right? Um, no. I'm not buying that this is remotely serious. Think Epstein Files.

[buzzycrumbhunger]

26. To fight on which side?...

*eyeroll*

[ColoringFool]

27. Z Must Have Agreed To.....

Re-name it "Trump-Ukraine."

😆😅🤣😂🤣😅😆

🇺🇸🇺🇦

[LudwigPastorius]

28. Trump thinks sending troops into Ukraine would end the war and help him win the Nobel Peace Prize.

He wants that so bad, he's willing to risk getting Americans killed and starting a nuclear war with Russia.

[Xolodno]

30. And pigs can fly.

If we start preparing for that, Putin will have nukes in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela deployed.

And our troops will be targeted. Potentially setting WW3. Not to mention, the pee pee tapes will come out.

Trump probably made a back handed comment and people around him will tell him its not going to happen. Zelensky is probably using the remark just to get more military aid.

[Safe as Milk]

31. Zelenskyy knows better than to trust anything Diddling Donny says.

The best he can hope for is that Donny is bluffing. He'll never face Putin. Militarily, Donny is in Putin's hip pocket. Donny will do nothing to oppose Putin. Again, Zelenskyy is exposing Donny as the traitor he is. He expects Donny to turn his back on UKR and will appeal to Europe for more aid, which will likely happen. Donny is a player in name only.